XM Satellite Radio and SIRIUS Satellite Radio entered into an agreement to merge into one company. XM Satellite Radio unveiled its "XM Customer Promise" to XM's existing and future subscribers and reiterated a commitment to programming before and after the merger. Following the merger, XM said existing radios would be able to receive a mix of programming from both XM and SIRIUS services.
It’s important Satellite Radio survive and flourish and although I fear a merger will bump up prices, at this time it would be better to have one strong, profit-generating company than two weak ones. Eventually, when XM is strong enough - someone will come along and challenge it to make the field competitive again.
Notable 2007 Event
Prosecutor: No Charges Against Radio DJs in Water Intoxication Death
From azstarnet.com: "Sacramento County prosecutors will not file any criminal charges against radio station staffers in the water-drinking death of a mother of three, officials announced Monday...Prosecutors noted that Strange took part willingly and could have left at any time. Also, she was not in any danger of a medical emergency that would have been apparent to the 'Morning Rave' staff, a statement said."
